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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7

Portability
54
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix S205EXR
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and A7 (24MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and A7 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The S200EXR was unveiled 5 years before the A7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S200EXR scores against the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Sony A7

 S200EXR A7 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 A7 S200EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7

 S200EXR A7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has got physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S200EXR compared to the A7.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and A7 is 54 and 78 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and A7.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged S200EXR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
45
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
81
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Sony A7 Street photography information
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
heavier than competitors in class (865g)
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect AF
65
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
38
flash built-in
long reach (436mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (865g)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (474g)
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 as a Landscape photography camera
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.6")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Sony A7
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (865g)
35
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than competition in class (474 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Sony A7
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Sony Alpha A7
Also Known as FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-07-22 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" Full frame
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 4.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865g (1.91 lbs) 474g (1.04 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.2
DXO Low light score not tested 2248
Other
Battery life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-140 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $500 $798